ESSENTIAL-You must have and know your Apple ID-necessary to to download/purchase apps, books, music, etc. It is also required for iCloud which provides cloud backup and storage. Native apps such as FaceTime need the Apple ID to work.
Built-In Apps- for a description of each built-in app click here.
Safari
Mail
iBooks
Photos
FaceTime
Maps
Newstand
Calendar
Messages
Notes
Reminders
Contacts
App Store
iTunes
Music
Videos
Photo Booth
Clock
Game Center
iPads are personal devices. See article by Dian Schauffhauser
Having trouble? Reboot
If you are having a problem with an app and closing it doesn't fix the problem, or if you are having any other type of problem, the best step to take is to reboot the iPad. This will clear out the available memory used by applications and help give the iPad a fresh start.
You can reboot the iPad by holding down the Sleep/Wake button on the upper rim of the iPad. This will bring up a slider that will let you power off the iPad. Once it is powered down, simply press the Sleep/Wake button again to turn the iPad back on.
Handle your iPad with care to maintain its appearance. If you are concerned about scratching or abrasion, you can use one of the many cases sold separately. To clean iPad, unplug all cables and turn off iPad (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean iPad. iPad has an oleophobic coating on the screen; simply wipe iPad’s screen with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oil left by your hands. The ability of this coating to repel oil will diminish over time with normal usage, and rubbing the screen with an abrasive material will further diminish its effect and may scratch your screen. From http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3226#ipads
Tips
To make a Screenshot-Press home button and Sleep/Wake button at same time.
Split Keyboard-Tap and hold keyboard key on lower right of keyboard to split, two- finger pinch to merge again
Dictionary-press and hold unfamiliar word, choose define or dictionary, works when reading webpages, ebooks, or documents
The iPad as Teacher Tool
1. Basics
ESSENTIAL-You must have and know your Apple ID-necessary to to download/purchase apps, books, music, etc. It is also required for iCloud which provides cloud backup and storage. Native apps such as FaceTime need the Apple ID to work.iPad User Guide from Apple
Buttons-see diagram on page 8 in iPad User Guide
Sleep/Wake
Built-In Apps- for a description of each built-in app click here.iPads are personal devices. See article by Dian Schauffhauser
Having trouble? Reboot
If you are having a problem with an app and closing it doesn't fix the problem, or if you are having any other type of problem, the best step to take is to reboot the iPad. This will clear out the available memory used by applications and help give the iPad a fresh start.
You can reboot the iPad by holding down the Sleep/Wake button on the upper rim of the iPad. This will bring up a slider that will let you power off the iPad. Once it is powered down, simply press the Sleep/Wake button again to turn the iPad back on.
2. Settings
Settings
Personalize the iPad
3. App Management
4. Web browsing
5. Personal Learning Network
Will Richardson's video
6. Productivity
7. Miscellaneous
Care and Cleaning
Handle your iPad with care to maintain its appearance. If you are concerned about scratching or abrasion, you can use one of the many cases sold separately. To clean iPad, unplug all cables and turn off iPad (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean iPad. iPad has an oleophobic coating on the screen; simply wipe iPad’s screen with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oil left by your hands. The ability of this coating to repel oil will diminish over time with normal usage, and rubbing the screen with an abrasive material will further diminish its effect and may scratch your screen. From http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3226#ipads
Tips
To make a Screenshot-Press home button and Sleep/Wake button at same time.
Split Keyboard-Tap and hold keyboard key on lower right of keyboard to split, two- finger pinch to merge again
Dictionary-press and hold unfamiliar word, choose define or dictionary, works when reading webpages, ebooks, or documents
8. Helpful iPad Resources
Kathy Schrock- iPads in the Classroom
iPad 2 Basics
12 Advanced iPad Tips
iPads For Educators LiveBinder
Free eBooks from Project Gutenberg
50 Apps for Teachers from Instructor
Core Student Apps
List of iPad Resource Links
Top Educational iPad Apps
50 Really Useful iPad Tips and Tricks
iPad Insight
iPad Academy
Common Sense Media
iPads in Schools LiveBinder